Mediation is an alternative means to resolve your divorce settlement instead of litigating it in court. With a mediator, you get the benefit of resolving the settlement agreement but you minimize the conflict by eliminating the appearance in court. There are a few...
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Preparing for the divorce mediation process
Making the decision to divorce can be painful, emotional and challenging. While you both may decide that going your separate ways will be beneficial for each of you, the process to divide your household and move forward can be complex.For divorcing Ohio couples,...
Three misconceptions about divorce mediation
Many people going through a divorce want to try to avoid a courtroom battle. Even though you and your former partner do not want to be together, it does not mean you want to fight tooth and nail for every piece of silverware.One alternative to court is mediation. A...
Divorce mediation is NOT the same as doing it on your own.
Many couples are torn when they face divorce. On the one hand, people often want to avoid the conflict, time and costs associated with traditional divorce. On the other hand, there are significant questions about mediation. Will I have to do it on my own? What if my...
Divorce and family conflict
Ohio couples who are going through a divorce may benefit from some basic mediation strategies. The holidays can bring up numerous conflicts for divorcing spouses, and some situations may lead to long-term problems in the family dynamic. When this occurs, mediation is...
Dealing with bullying in a divorce
Ohio couples may find that interaction becomes strained or even contentious during a divorce. In some cases, spouses may begin to demonstrate bullying characteristics even if they have never acted in this manner before. In other cases, bullying may worsen from a...
Understanding how mediation helps couples divorce
Ohio residents might not know that for the past two decades divorce rates have actually been declining. Some people might not believe this since divorce is responsible for so much financial waste, but mistakes that are made during the end of a marriage are normally...
Reasons to consider mediation
Ohio residents whose marriages are coming to an end may wish to look into a mediated divorce rather than going through litigation. While a lack of communication is one reason that a couple may break up, mediation can help a couple start talking through the difficult...
Advantages of mediation
Ohio residents who are going through a divorce may wish to consider mediation. This process can be a form of conflict resolution that differs from therapy in that it does not focus on systems of behavior and mental health. Instead, mediation focuses specifically on...
How divorce mediation affects children
When an Ohio couple is heading for divorce, they often face court dates and meetings with attorneys. Not only can this process interrupt the daily lives of everyone involved, it can be expensive and cause stress in the relationships between the family members. For...